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    A Wheatfen Watervole, by Annie Kerridge
    The Warden’s summer wildlife highlights Recent Sightings
    August 4, 2022

    The Warden’s summer wildlife highlights

    The attack came out of the blue. One minute myself and colleague Jordan were joyfully strolling along the pathway enjoying the glorious summer sunshine, the next a ferocious beast was…
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    Pipistrelle Illustration By Mary Goddard
    Too warm in the Warden’s office? Recent Sightings
    December 28, 2021

    Too warm in the Warden’s office?

    The office at Wheatfen Nature Reserve is nothing more than a glorified shed. I am not complaining; a lack of insulation does not bother me, nor does the 1950s style…
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    chinese water deer by annie kerridge
    Teddy Bear on the fen Recent SightingsWarden's blog
    December 2, 2021

    Teddy Bear on the fen

    Lost in tranquil thought, hands deep in my pockets to keep them warm with my head boughed in the classic Warden-chewing-the-cud pose, I skulked along Boundary Path... Chinese water deer…
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    The Legend of Amblyjoppa Recent SightingsWarden's blog
    December 2, 2021

    The Legend of Amblyjoppa

    “That’s not the one,” I exclaimed as I glowered at the evil looking insect in the glass jar. “The one we are after is twice as big as that!” Alas,…
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    Grass snakes at Wheatfen Recent SightingsWarden's blog
    July 8, 2021

    Grass snakes at Wheatfen

    Two outstretched front legs and a small head protruded from its mouth. The light in the prey’s eyes appeared to have faded; it was helpless, caught in the vice like…
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    Snowdrops by Ann Kerridge
    Spring is just around the corner Recent SightingsWarden's blog
    January 11, 2021

    Spring is just around the corner

    A new year, a new lockdown. Outside it’s cold, wet, dark and gloomy. Completing the winter work programme at Wheatfen has become a growing challenge with the recent floods, alongside…
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    Return of the silver washed fritillary butterflies Recent SightingsWarden's blog
    July 23, 2020

    Return of the silver washed fritillary butterflies

    If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise. And I don’t mean the hordes of humming mosquitos, ready to pounce on the unwary visitor…
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    “Rats” under the Warden’s office? Recent SightingsWarden's blog
    May 28, 2020

    “Rats” under the Warden’s office?

    It was that time of the year again; April, and time to complete an annual claim form for the Rural Payments Agency. This is part of our Countryside Stewardship agreement…
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    The arrival of spring at Wheatfen Recent Sightings
    April 13, 2020

    The arrival of spring at Wheatfen

    As the lockdown continues across the country in the fight against the coronavirus, people are doing a tremendous job at resisting the urge to break the rules and rush out…
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    The elusive Wheatfen otters Recent Sightings
    March 2, 2020

    The elusive Wheatfen otters

    “Give it a sniff,” they said. “What will it smell like?” I asked in reply, wrinkling my nose at the thought of it... I suspiciously eyed the dark-grey spraint neatly deposited…
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    The early signs of spring at Wheatfen Recent Sightings
    February 9, 2020

    The early signs of spring at Wheatfen

    The short, dark days of January have finally been left behind as we march into the month of hope – February. That hope is for the longer, milder days, the…
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    Butterflies through the seasons at Wheatfen Recent Sightings
    May 5, 2019

    Butterflies through the seasons at Wheatfen

    The seasons at Wheatfen bring variety with all sorts of flora and fauna, including butterflies. There's been over 20 different species recorded at the reserve, including the rare and impressive…
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    Hidden away near Surlingham in the heart of the Broads, Wheatfen is a magical nature reserve backing onto the River Yare. It is home to the Ted Ellis Trust, who look after the reserve and run regular events throughout the year.

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    Illustrations by Glyn Brewerton | Site by waterfall
    The Ted Ellis Trust is a registered charity no. 296966

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